Public Charge: Current State of Play
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) (May 4, 2021)
Updates, new developments, and practice recommendations involving Public Charge will be discussed during this webinar.
Immigration Policy in the Biden Administration-The First 100 Days and Beyond
UCLA Law (May 7, 2021)
This conference is the last day of a non-consecutive three-day virtual conference. The topics for this all day event will include inside vs. outside strategies, congress vs. the executive branch, and how these relate to pro-immigrant legislation.
Webinar Series: Overview of Immigration Consequences of Crimes
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) (June 2-June 23, 2021)
This is a four-part webinar series that examines the impact of a criminal record on an immigration case and offers recommendations for advising clients that are dealing with this issue.
Webinar Series: Citizenship and Naturalization
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) (June 8-June 29, 2021)
This four-week webinar series will review acquisition and derivation of citizenship as well as discuss what is required for obtaining naturalization.
Working with Immigrant Children and Families Involved in the State Child Welfare System: The Child Welfare Agency’s Role
ABA – Children’s Immigration Law Academy (April 1, 2021)
Designed for attorneys who represent child welfare agencies or the state, this webinar will communicate how to work with immigrant families and children currently involved in foster care. A panel of attorneys working with child welfare agencies will address specific issues relevant to this topic area, including the issues of permanency planning for this group.
From Local to Federal – Moving Immigration Policy in Our Communities
NIJC (April 6, 2021)
In their monthly series focusing on providing updates on current policy and action items, this webinar will present how Illinois’ Welcoming City Ordinance and New Way Forward Act represent inventive immigration policies that counteract racial oppression and detention, ensuring due process and the rights of immigrant communities.
Encuentro: Defending Migrant Rights Across the Americas
USC Equity Research Institute (April 13, 2021)
This virtual conference will examine the contemporary immigration policies of South America and how the United States may create its own innovative policy that centers upon migrant access to legal status and ensure their right to live a dignified life.
Promoting Permanency during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Use of Remote Assessments in Permanency Planning
International Social Service USA (April 14, 2021)
Open to both agencies and individuals involved in child welfare-related planning and assessment, this training will provide guidance on best practices that protect staff and clients in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and adapting services to virtual work with families. Finally, the legal and ethical implications of doing virtual assessment and what this means for practice going forward will be discussed.
Community Defense: Legal Service Partnerships with Organizers
ILRC (April 28, 2021)
This webinar will present how community-based work is one of the greatest ways to defend immigrants. Organizers, attorneys, and other advocates will address how engaging immigrant communities can create a holistic defense.
Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law
CLINIC (March 30, 2021 – May 14, 2021)
Intended for new practitioners, this 12 unit self-directed course will address fundamental components of immigration law and enable attendees to apply for DOJ accreditation.
